October 12, 2018

Dear Mom and Dad,

This week was full of tests because we had a lot of great tests this week.

One way I used my words for good this week was writing a nice card to Aaron. In bible we are learning about God’s covenant with Moses and the people in Israel. We are taking our math test today and I am feeling great. In Science, one solution to stop zebra mussels is to use a thing called a magic bullet.I want to tell you more about Ephesians 4:29 this weekend!

From,

Olivia

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Note from Mrs. Hall

What a week full of learning and wrapping up our first math uni! Today, students are taking their unit 1 math test on adding and subtracting fractions, and I feel so confident in the growth that they made. In Bible we worked to understand the covenants God made with Abraham, Moses and the nation of Israel and reviewed some of the 10 commandments. We worked on writing our claim and reasons for our opinion essays. In reading, I am still testing each student individually and will continue next week… I hope to be done by conferences so I have up to date information to share with you! In science, students analyzed solutions to stop zebra mussels and are beginning their final assessment in the form of a persuasive letter to Congress about the importance of protecting our Great Lakes. We are spending time discussing Ephesians 4:29, and how to use our words to build others up. This would be a great conversation to continue to have at home as well. Thank you for your support. — Mrs. Hall

Important Reminders

-Conferences Oct. 22-23, please see the separate email about sign ups, sign up closes Oct. 17

–Magazine Sale Packets came home on Wednesday

-No School Oct. 24, 25 and 26

Memory verse due Friday, October 19: Psalm 46:1-7
Verse 7: “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”

You can find strategies and the entire memory passage here.

Don’t Forget…

-Orange folder signed each weekend

-Bible Memory due each Friday

-Spelling test every Friday

-Read 15 minutes and record in planner each night for our school wide Book-It reading challenge

October 5, 2018

Dear Mom and Dad,

This week was full of fun because we learn lots of new things.

I saw God at work this week in Mrs.Hall helping us when we need help. In math, we are learning how to estimate and see if your answer is reasonable. I feel great about math because I understand what I’m learning. For my opinion topic, I am writing about should kids under 18 be aloud to vote. My favorite special this week was P.E. because we are playing soccer. One last thing,in art we are making shoes.

From,

Olivia

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Note from Mrs. Hall

Happy October! This week, in Bible we began a new unit about God’s covenants- and specifically focused on the covenant with Adam and Eve, and Noah. In math, we wrapped up our unit 1 skills and will begin review for our test on adding and subtracting fractions next week. In Social Studies, students are investigating why Europeans were “forced” to explore around the world. We picked topics for opinion essays and began researching reasons for and against. In reading, I am testing each student individually and will continue next week. In science, students are analyzing data to predict future effects of zebra mussels on a lake. We are revisiting routines often, as we have begun to hit the point in the year where everyone feels comfortable with one another… and becomes very social! I am praying for each of your children’s learning and friendships, and am eager to continue to build my relationship with each of them individually. — Mrs. Hall

Important Reminders

–All School Chapel, Tuesday, October 9 at 9:00 AM

-No bus or hot lunch on Friday, October 12

-Support your child in recording their reading minutes every night in their oranger folder for our school wide Book-It reading challenge

-Unit 1 Math Test next week Thursday or Friday (will decide based on needed review)

-No October field trip- we decided to postpone the planetarium until March to align with our new science curriculum

Memory verse due Friday, October 5: Psalm 46:1-6
Verse 6: “Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.”

You can find strategies and the memory for the week here.

Don’t Forget…

-Orange folder signed each weekend

-Bible Memory due each Friday

-Spelling test every Friday

-Read 15 minutes and record in planner each night

September 27, 2018

Dear Mom and Dad,

This week was great because we learned so much new stuff in class.

I saw God at work this week in Mrs.Hall always helping Aaron when he needed help. One way that Jesus taught me to pray is to pray for my physical needs . In Social Studies we are are learning about different African tribes. One more thing, reading was so fun this week.

I want to tell you more about spanish this weekend.

From,

Olivia

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Note from Mrs. Hall

We had a busy week of NWEA MAP testing, but finished all our online assessments! Next week, I will begin reading tests individually with students in order to have an update on their reading level by conferences. This week, in Bible we finished our final Biblical Truths posters… we will be sharing them on our blog for you to see! In math, we are adding and subtracting fractions with uncommon denominators. In Social Studies, students will inquire into the salt and gold trade in Africa. We collected evidence for and against graphic novels to prepare for our opinion essays and continued recording questions as we read. In science, we are charting the cause and effect relationship of zebra mussels on the Great Lakes. Students explored countries flags in Spanish. God is showing us how to forgive one another and share the love He has for us with others. — Mrs. Hall

Important Reminders

-No School Tomorrow

-Volunteers Needed for Lunch Coverage: Please consider covering one of our lunch periods so I am able to participate in a professional development to improve my reading strategy teaching. You can sign up here

-Book Order due TODAY. You can order here using the code: TRJHD

-Picture Day Monday, October 1

–October Lunch Menu can be found here

Memory verse due Friday, October 5: Psalm 46:1-5
Verse 5: “God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.”

You can find strategies and the memory for the week here.

Don’t Forget…

-Orange folder signed each weekend

-Bible Memory due each Friday

-Spelling test every Friday

-Read 15 minutes and record in planner each night… October starts our “Book It” reading incentive program. Look for more information to come home on Monday on how students can read for free pizza!

September 21, 2018

Dear Mom and Dad,

This week was full of learning.  

I saw God at work this week Aaron by having a good attitude. I am reading Brave. One question I have about my book is why does Jensen have such a hard time making friends. In science, we learned that zebra mussels cleaning the water.This is good and bad at the same time because they are cleaning the water but some animals eat the dirty stuff. A name for God I learned was Emmanuel.

Don’t forget that God works in your heart every day.

From,

Olivia

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Note from Mrs. Hall

We are finally settling into routines, and I have loved seeing students flourish in our classroom! This week, in Bible we began our final project that connects the 4 Biblical Truths with our own life and we get to worship with K-5 this afternoon! In math, we are adding and subtracting mixed numbers. We are webbing some “thick” questions by collecting evidence as we read. In Social Studies, students will continue in the unit, Three Worlds Meet by comparing some of the Native Americans that lived in North America before Columbus’ explorations.We dug deeper into the structure of opinion essays. See science note above. God is continuing to grow our minds and hearts each day, and we have even found some time for a few 10 second dance parties as we celebrate math! — Mrs. Hall

Important Reminders

-Volunteers Needed for Lunch Coverage: Please consider covering one of our lunch periods so I am able to participate in a professional development to improve my reading strategy teaching. You can sign up here

-Book Order due September 28. You can order here using the code: TRJHD

-Picture Day Monday, October 1- forms came home this week

-No School Friday, September 28

-MAP Testing continues next week- we will do Reading and Language

Memory verse due Thursday, Sept. 27: Psalm 46:1-4
Verse 4: “There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.” You can find strategies and the memory for the week here.

Don’t Forget…

-Orange folder signed each weekend

-Bible Memory due each Friday

-Spelling test every Friday

-Read 15 minutes and record in planner each night

September 14, 2018

Dear Mom and Dad,

This week was amazing.

The best part of my week was Saving Sam because it was fun working in a group and solving problems with my table.

In math we learned how to find common denominators.

We read opinion essays about zoos and I learned that zoos can be good to some animals and bad for some animals.One way I was a good friend this week was helping Aaron when he needed help.

This weekend I am looking forward to relaxing.

From,

Olivia

Update from Mrs. Hall: We are so excited about our first field trip today to the Civil War Muster! I will share photos after our trip this afternoon via the class blog. In Bible we discussed two more biblical truths: “Sin caused disharmony between God’s image-bearers and the earth” and “Jesus died to restore harmony between God’s image-bearers and the earth.” In math, we have mastered comparing fraction by finding a common denominator and are beginning to examine fractions greater than one. This week in science we began our inquiry into “how organisms, such as zebra mussels, affect the Great Lakes” through observing a video about zebra mussels and a time-lapse dot map of zebra mussel growth. As a class, we began reading the novel, “Fish in a Tree” and are practicing asking questions throughout the reading process. In Social Studies, students will continue in the unit, Three Worlds Meet by comparing some of the Native Americans that lived in North America before Columbus’ explorations.We analyzed opinion essays to figure out what makes an essay convincing, focused on writing complete sentences, and practiced our spelling words. It was a busy week, but God is continuing to grow our minds and hearts each day!

• Modified Hot Lunch for Sept. 21:

• • • A – Chicken Nuggets w/Roll
    • B – Beef Fiestada
    • C – Soybutter & Jam Sandwich w/String Cheese & Cheddar Goldfish
    • All meals served w/Green beans, Mandarin Oranges and Salad Bar

• Please consider making a material donation for our current science unit. Sign up here. Thank you for those that have already donated!

• MAP Testing begins next week, please review the letter here or look out for the paper letter that will come home Monday.

• Don’t Forget:

• • Orange folder signed each weekend
  • Bible Memory due each Friday
  • Spelling test every Friday
  • Read 15 minutes and record in planner each night
• Memory verse due Friday, Sept. 21: Psalm 46:1-3
  Verse 3: “though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” You can find strategies and the memory for the week here.